City Council and Bloomberg Clash on Rebate Checks
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
New York, NY –
Mayor Bloomberg says he "cuts the checks," and that's why he can withhold $400 rebate checks without the City Council's approval.
But he also suggests that he might be flexible on the issue as budget negotiations continue.
BLOOMBERG: We are far from having a balanced budget. We will by the time we get to June 30th. Until then we will keep talking all things are up in the air. It is a moving target.
REPORTER: The mayor suspended the popular property tax rebates because revenues from sales taxes and other sources have fallen drastically. His budget director admitted this week the mayor's office doesn't have the power to rescind the rebate without approval from the City Council. The Council says it is a top priority to restore the checks.
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.